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Lina Caneva has been a journalist for more than 35 years. She was the editor of Pro Bono Australia News from when it was founded in 2000 until 2018.

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Regulator Enters Second Enforceable Undertaking With Muslim Charity

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Lina Caneva, Friday, 14th July 2017 -  The national charity regulator has entered into a second enforceable undertaking with the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, also known as Muslims Australia, after significant outstanding compliance issues were not addressed.

National Aged Care Advocacy Program Rolls Out

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 12th July 2017 -  A $25.7 million National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP) is to be delivered by the federally funded not for profit Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) in a new national funding agreement.

Victoria Cuts Disability Contracts with NFP Provider Lifestyle Solutions

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 5th July 2017 -  The Victorian government has cut contracts with NSW-based disability services provider Lifestyle Solutions after an independent review identified a number of concerns in relation to “the delivery of safe and high quality services to people with a disability”.

Charities Told to Do Their ‘Homework’ on Crowdfunding – ACNC Guide

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 5th July 2017 -  The Australian charity regulator has warned the social sector to “do its homework” before embarking on a crowdfunding campaign, in a new online guide.

Mission Australia CEO Steps Down

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 3rd July 2017 -  High profile chief executive officer for Mission Australia Catherine Yeomans has announced she will step down at the end of the year.

Centre to Investigate Health Outcomes for People with Disability

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 28th June 2017 -  A world-first centre led by the University of Melbourne will address the health and wellbeing of working-age Australians with disabilities.

Funding Boost for ‘Homes for Homes’ Initiative

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 28th June 2017 -  The federal government has delivered a boost to the supply of social and affordable housing with a $6 million investment in The Big Issues’ Homes for Homes initiative.

Government Expands NDIS Advisory Board

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 28th June 2017 -  The board overseeing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will draw on an expanded Independent Advisory Council (IAC) from July in a move to ensure broader representation for people with disability.

ACNC Commissioner Warns: Be Careful When Giving This EOFY

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 28th June 2017 -  As the end of the financial year approaches, Australia’s national charity regulator is urging members of the public to donate wisely.

Volunteering On the Rise in an Ageing and More Diversified Australia – Census 2016

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 28th June 2017 -  The 2016 Census has revealed that Australians are still engaged and committed to volunteering activities, as well as highlighting that Australians are becoming older, more ethnically diverse and less religious.

Philanthropists and Advocates Receive Top 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 12th June 2017 -  A number of established philanthropists, not-for-profit sector advocates and sector advisers have received top honours in the 2017 Queen’s birthday awards.
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